American English pronunciation
How to pronounce protesting
IPA transcription: [pɹə'tɛstɪŋ]
Pronunciation variants: [pɹə'tɛstɪŋ][p'ɹoʊ,tɛstɪŋ]
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Verb
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utter words of protest
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express opposition through action or words
“dissent to the laws of the country”
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affirm or avow formally or solemnly
“The suspect protested his innocence”
Usage examples
- A group of people protesting.
- A group of people are protesting something
- They were protesting the role of Sudan's government in ethnic cleansing in Darfur.
- A crowd of people are holding signs and protesting against school cuts.
- The protesting and dissenting minority at once claimed to be the legitimate Free Church.
- After protesting that she's just been too busy, Barbara eventually acquieces.
- A group of people protesting in a city.
- A group of New Yorkers is protesting the war with signs asking to bring home the troops.
- people are protesting with whistles and megaphones.
- They were protesting the new government spending plan proposed by the Obama administration.